Workshops in Costa Rica

"​In a very short time I was able to understand where my problems were coming from, take responsibility for my experience in life and change my way of thinking. The results for me were extraordinary. I became happier than I ever imagined I could be." - EA

"​The Centre in Costa Rica is located in a very lush tropical and incredibly beautiful area. The staff were very professional, accessible and caring. The accomodation is simple but clean and comfortable. The food was very good, healthy and made from scratch, a lot of vegetarian meals. There are ongoing activities which keep you busy which is great. I enjoyed our Tuesday outings to the hot springs and kayaking. The daily walks/hikes were fantastic. I felt fantastic when I was at the centre!" - K

"I am a professional therapist. I lived in the Eastern countries for a number of years and I am somewhat versed with the concepts of self awareness and the practice of yoga and meditation. Yet, while being in El Cielo (the Residential Centre in Costa Rica) I found a whole new dimension of being and living that enriched my life." - DY

What You Can Expect

A Choose Again workshop is an opportunity to delve deep into who you think you are, and become who you want to be.On a typical workshop you can expect to:

Develop the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion to overcome the stresses that are part and parcel of life;

Explore what gives heart and meaning to your life;

Identify the regrets, sufferings, and negative self-concepts that keep you from more fully appreciating yourself and your life;

Learn how our Six Step process allows you to take control of your own happiness and sense of peace;

Transform fears through the power of surrender and acceptance; and

Establish a new way of being in the world by deepening your spiritual life and learning to make each moment matter.

The Six Steps

The Six Steps to Freedom is an integral part of the works that we do at any Choose Again program. The beauty of the Six Steps is that it can be applied to literally any upset in your life, and in our focused workshops we will show you how to do this.

​Workshop Program

8:00 am Meditation

8:30 am Fresh Healthy Breakfast

9:30 am Group Circle

12:30 pm Buffet Lunch

1:30 pm Mindful Walk or Outing

3:30 pm Afternoon Program (Varies)

6:00 pm Dinner

7:00 pm Time for socialising, or quiet reflection.

8:00 pm Retreat to room for meditation.

Program director, Diederik Wolsak describes the work of Choose Again.

A Lush and Healing Environment

The Choose Again Intensive Retreat Centre is located on 11 acres right in the middle of lush and abundant jungle, with colours and sounds to soothe and calm mind and body. ​The surroundings provide an important addition to the healing program, be it the Volcanic Hot Springs, the amazing hiking trails on the property, or simply the incredible views from the dining hall.In Costa Rica we get in tune with nature as we rise and sleep with the sun. It's a wonderful opportunity to get back into a natural rhythm, and restore the nervous system.The workshop will be 'device-free', giving you an opportunity to embark on a digital detox, so you can recharge your own battery!

Getting There

The Choose Again Retreat Centre is located in North West Costa Rica, by Lake Arenal, and the now dormant, but nonetheless magnificent Arenal Volcano.​​There are many flights into Liberia Airport, and we request that you book your flight to arrive on the Sunday before your retreat. We have reserved rooms for your overnight stay at the Hilton Garden in Liberia, and we will pick you up from there at 10:00 on the Sunday morning to drive you to the centre.

Excursions in the Local Area

You will have the opportunity to discover some of the incredible natural sights nearby on a boat tour with the wonderful people at Tours El Sueno del Capitain. You will also have a visit to the Hot Springs, for a healing and restorative experience for body and soul.